Computing and Creative Technologies
We offer a wide range of computer courses from beginners to more advanced level courses. These include Start IT for those who have never used a computer, beginners and introduction courses for those with some computing experience, European Computer Driving Licence for those wishing to gain a qualification and media and digital technologies for those who want to use their computers creatively.
- Start IT
- Microsoft Applications for Beginners
- ECDL Modules and Accredited Courses
- Media and Creative Technologies
Start IT
A programme of courses designed for complete beginners who have no or little experience of using computers. Courses include: mouse and keyboard, computer basics, Internet for beginners, email for beginners, and silver surfers Internet for over 60s.
Complete beginner courses for people without computer skills include:
- First Steps: Mouse and Keyboard
- First Steps: Using A Computer
- First Steps: Internet and Email
Contact us for further information.
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A range of different Microsoft Office applications designed for beginners who have completed the Start IT programme or who are comfortable using a mouse, email and Internet. Courses include: Word processing for beginners, Excel for beginners, Database for beginners, Word processing for improvers. Contact us for further information.
- Introducing Word
- Introducing Excel
- Introducing Access
- Using Outlook for the Office
European Computer Driving Licence Modules and Accredited Courses
An internationally recognised qualification for the job market, completed in modules at your own pace. Courses include: basic concepts, Word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations.
ECDL Essentials
This course consists of three examined modules leading to the ECDL Essentials qualification.
- Module 1: Concepts of Information Technology
- Module 2: Using the Computer and Managing Files
- Module 7: Information and Communication
Word Improvers. This course builds on skills learnt in the introductory course and explores features such as tabs and tables, drawing tools and graphics, and mail merging letters. You will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification.
Excel Improvers. The course builds on the skills learnt in the introductory course and explores features such as formulae and functions, formatting, charts and printing options. You will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification.
Access Improvers. This course builds on the skills learnt in the introductory course and explores features such as designing queries, forms and reports. You will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification.
PowerPoint Improvers. This course builds on the skills learnt in the introductory course and explores features such as slide masters, templates, transitions animations. You will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification.
Word Processing Level 1
New Word Processing unit will give candidates a basic introduction to wording processing
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Unit 1- File management and e-document production. This accredited course will cover the following: Identify and use a computer work station, create and manage files, use word processing software correctly and basic formatting.
Unit 2 - Continue your studies with Unit 2, creating spreadsheets and graphs. You will learn how to enter data in existing database, create simple queries and searches, create appropriate pre-defined reports. This course runs over 3 terms, Termly payments options are available.
Unit 3 - Complete your studies with database manipulation. You will learn how to enter data in an existing database, create simple queries and searches, create appropriate pre -defined reports. This course runs over 3 terms. Termly payment options will be available.
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A range of courses designed for people who want to get more out of their computers. This covers a programme of taster and beginner level courses, to more advanced courses for people who already know how to use their computer and wish to try more complex and creative software.
Beginner courses
For people who have some computer skills or completed Start IT course
- Introducing Digital Photography
- Introducing Photoshop
- Introducing Illustrator
Intermediate courses
For people who have experience of using Microsoft Office programmes. Courses include;
- Adobe Flash Projects
- Illustrator - Projects
- Photoshop Projects
- Web Design Projects
Advanced courses
For people who have good computer skills or completed intermediate courses.
- Advanced Photoshop Projects
The programme is organised so that you can easily progress from one course to another at the next level.
Courses start at different times throughout the year. See course advice and enrolment or contact us for further information.
|Back to topFurther Information
Wood Green Learning Centre
2nd Floor
High Road
Wood Green
London N22 6XD
Tel 020 8489 2500
Fax 020 8489 2551
Email hals@haringey.gov.uk.
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